Taking this medicine

• Take this medicine by mouth
• Dissolve the tablet in a glass of water and stir before drinking
• If you prefer, the tablet can also be swallowed whole with a little water.
• Start to take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets as soon as possible.

The dose that you should take will depend on what you have been given Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets for. Your doctor will discuss this with you. An 800 mg tablet is also available.

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Treatment of chickenpox and shingles

• The usual dose is one 800 mg tablet taken five times a day
• You should space your dose by at least four hours
• Suggested times are: 7am, 11am, 3pm, 7pm and 11pm
• You should take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets for seven days.

Treatment of cold sores and genital herpes

• The usual dose is one 200 mg tablet taken five times a day
• You should space your dose by at least four hours
  Suggested times are: 7am, 11am, 3pm, 7pm and 11pm
• You should take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets for five days, or longer if your doctor tells you to.

Stopping these problems returning after you have had them

• The usual dose is one 200 mg tablet taken four times a day
• You should try to space each dose by 6 hours
• You should take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets until your doctor tells you to stop.

Stopping these problems in people whose immune systems work less well and whose bodies are less able to fight infections

• The usual dose is one 200 mg tablet taken four times a day
• You should try to space each dose by 6 hours
• You should take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets until your doctor tells you to stop.

Your doctor may adjust the dose of Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets if:

• it is for a child
• you are over 65 years of age
• you have kidney problems. If you have kidney problems, it is important to drink plenty of water while you are being treated with Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets

Talk to your doctor before taking Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets if any of the above apply.

If you take more Aciclovir Tablets than you should

Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets are not usually harmful, unless you take too much over several days. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you take too much Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets. Take the medicine pack with you.

If you forget to take Aciclovir Tablets

• If you forget to take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose.
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.